There was more AI discussion and discourse than ever at Legalweek this year! So, here are ProSearch’s top 5 AI takeaways at Legalweek!

In their blog post titled (wait for it!) ProSearch’s Top 5 AI Takeaways at Legalweek (available here), ProSearch discusses that this year, one theme stood out clearly across sessions and conversations: AI is no longer theoretical but it’s also not a silver bullet.

So, from generative AI use cases to practical risk considerations, the blog post discusses ProSearch’s top 5 AI takeaways at Legalweek and what they mean for legal teams today. Here’s one of them:

GenAI’s Biggest Wins (So Far) Are About Time, Not Cost

Despite the excitement around generative AI, financial savings alone are not yet dramatic. AI tools still come with meaningful costs, and ROI is rarely instant. However, time savings are already proving to be substantial and that matters.

In one session featuring real-world GenAI case studies, panelists shared a success story where combining TAR (Technology Assisted Review) with GenAI resulted in:

• 15% reduction in review costs
• 50% reduction in review time

That difference is significant. Faster timelines can reduce pressure on teams, accelerate case strategy development, and free attorneys and reviewers to focus on higher‑value work even if direct cost savings take longer to fully materialize.

The takeaway: AI’s early value lies in speed and efficiency. Cost savings may follow, but time is the first, and most reliable, return.

So, what are the other four of ProSearch’s top 5 AI takeaways at Legalweek? Find out here, it’s only one click! Take it away! 😉

So, what do you think? What were your top takeaways at Legalweek? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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